These birds lay only one
egg in a year. Unfortunately the Steller Jay bird is a threat to these eggs
as they chase away the Marbled Murrelet and eat up the egg. This is a huge loss
to the species. One of the reasons why the Steller Jay bird visits this place
is the easy availability of food left by visitors. This is well explained in this video

To protect these birds, visitors are strictly warned not
to litter nor leave any crumbs of food after eating.

Once you climb up a little you get to see a magnificent
view of the hills and how these trees cover the place.

Noticed many professional photographers with their
complete kit making the best of it.

There are two trees that are named as the Mother of the
Forest and the Father of the Forest. The sizes of these trees are given here:

Hari OmAtmosphere 'plus' under that canopy I bet! Having read several items about the redwoods, I don't think I ever heard anyone mention how the roots interconnect - I learned something today. Nature is a truly amazing thing and it's balance ever-changing, but it doesn't need us to speed that change along. A really good post Joe! YAM xx

Very nice and informative post Joe Uncle,Last year we too had been to California..and had made a point to visit the Redwood forest..it is far and wide,huge,has pin-drop silence when you enter deeper...giant trees and area is very well maintained..the spot where we see the little kid take his picture (the little cave in the tree trunk)..did refresh our memories, for i too did click my kids picture at the very same spot..The trees make us feel so tiny in age and experience when we stand in front of them..Thank you - Jalaja

Great info about the giant tall trees. The tallest i have seen have been at Port Blair. Those tall Mahua Trees at Havelock Radhanagar Beach. But they would perhaps fade in comparison. It's always great visiting ur posts. :)

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